About the Gilhespy Surname

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The meaning behind Gilhespy

Anyone researching Gilhespy should also look under Gillespie. In origin, the name means “Son of the bishop's servant”.

Before spelling was fixed, Gillespie was also written Gilhespy. You may also find the name written Gillespey, Gilesbie and Gillaspie.

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